Emily, a BS in Visual Communication Design alumna, works as a Graphic Design Seasonal Associate with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Where are you from originally?
Detroit, Michigan.
What was the best part of your time at Jefferson?
Getting to know Philadelphia. Before coming here, I didn’t know diddly squat about the city, but now I think it’s the most magical place on Earth. Not even being sarcastic.
What has having a Jefferson degree done for you?
Having a degree in Visual Communication Design is a common requirement for a lot of graphic design job applications, (obvi) but having a degree from Thomas Jefferson University has helped in way more ways than just the certificate. In the BS in Visual Communication Design (VCD) program, I got to know other designers in the community, go to iconic Philly events, collab with students in other disciplines, see real life design studios, go on field trips like NYC’s MOMA, do special projects like the Venice Biennale (my first time even traveling outside the country) and make a bunch of best buddies with my VCD classmates & professors. The experiences I had at Jefferson made me the person I am today.
What are you doing now?
I work for the Eagles, as a design associate for the upcoming season.
What’s something people would be surprised to find out about you?
I solved my first Rubik’s cube this past summer, and I have four brothers and two stepbrothers. For designers: I think I hate branding. Yeah, I’m just as shocked.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to our current students?
It is never too early to get your portfolio done and it well never ever be done.